Spring, 2015
Room: D114
Class Meets: 4/21/2015-5/19/2015
Class Time: 6pm – 10pm
Instructor: Jamie Stults, MA, SPHR
Office Hours: Online or By Appointment
Email Address: jstults@ben.edu
Mobile Phone Number: 217-415-0891
MGT330 – HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
PRE-ASSIGNMENT: Buy the textbook and read chapters 1, 2 and 3 prior to the first class. Review
this syllabus prior to the first class.
I.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Relationship of internal and external labor market concepts to organizational manpower planning. Credits: 3
II.
TEXTBOOK AND MATERIALS
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Dessler, Gary. (2012). Human Resource Management.(13 ed.).. [Prentice Hall 978-0-13-266821-7 ]
Or
Noe, R. A., Hollenbeck, J. R., Gerhart, B., Wright, P. M. (2014). Human Resource Management.
(5 ed.). New York, NY. [McGraw Hill ISBN# 978-0-07-811261-4]
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III.
MISSION STATEMENT
Benedictine University is dedicated to the education of undergraduate and graduate students from diverse
ethnic, racial and religious backgrounds. As an academic community committed to liberal arts and
professional education distinguished and guided by our Roman Catholic tradition and Benedictine
heritage, we prepare our students for a lifetime as active, informed and responsible citizens and leaders in
the world community.
IV.
GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
A. Goals
1. Develop specific knowledge applicable to the various aspects of the functional areas of Human
Resources;
2. Articulate how the functional areas of Human Resources interrelate within organizations;
3. Improve skills in communication, analytical thinking and appreciating the human element in
organizations; and
4. Evaluate the role of Human Resources and how it functions as a business partner.
B. Common Student Learning Objectives—
1. Understanding of the impact of various laws on all aspects of human resources in a
business environment
2. Appreciation for the importance of human resource knowledge and practices in everyday business
interactions
3. Overview of the impact of human resource processes on national and international business
4. Interaction of labor market concepts with organizational manpower planning.
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V.
TEACHING METHODS/DELIVERY SYSTEM
This class is a combination of lecture and in-class discussion. Regular research and report findings, quizzes
and a final exam will be administered to ensure that readings have been completed. Students will also be
graded on class attendance and participation. Homework activities will also contribute to the final grade.
VI.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Attendance Policy
This course is highly accelerated, and students will need to take a great deal of responsibility for their own
learning outcomes. Attendance is required in each class meeting for the full period of time. Any absence
must be due to extraordinary circumstances and will require documentation for it to be considered
excused. Documentation must be provided immediately in order to determine what, if any,
accommodations are reasonable or possible. Class attendance will directly impact your final grade, and
each undocumented absence will be considered unexcused and will result in a 20% reduction in the final
grade for the course.
Due to the accelerated nature of the course, should you experience a medical condition which prevents you
from attending any class(es), appropriate medical documentation must be provided immediately so it may
be determined what, if any, accommodations are reasonable or possible.
Students are responsible for informing instructors via phone or email of any issues regarding classroom
attendance, whether missing a full or partial class period. However, prior notification does not constitute
an excused absence. Excused absences require written proof of why class was/will be missed. Written
proof may include documentation from your employer that you were required to go out of town on
business; copies of medical documents proving someone close to you had a major illness, emergency,
hospitalization or death; or a receipt from a towing company if your car broke down.
Students having pre-excused absences should make arrangements with the instructor to submit assignments
on time. Absences that cannot be documented are unexcused and will result in loss of the right to submit
any quizzes and assignments. Note: Written excuses related to the final class session must be submitted
within 48 hours to the instructor’s mailbox.
Reading Assignments
Reading assignments may be found under the Topical Course Outline (Section VIII). All students are
expected to be actively reading the material assigned for the week so as to complete the assignments and
quizzes, as well as, participate knowledgably in the discussions.
Written Assignments and Projects
Written assignments are indicated in the Topical Course Outline (Section VIII). Written assignments must
be prepared using a computer in Microsoft Word format. Students will be allowed to develop their own
style(s) for written assignments. In general, written assignments will be evaluated and graded on the
substantive content and how the student expressed his/her opinion regarding the subject matter.
However, the instructor reserves the right to lower a student’s grade if grammar, syntax, spelling, and
format are such that the written assignment is confusing or especially poorly executed.
There is no formal writing assignment in this class. There will be four written assignments each between
100 and 500 words. There are also four quizzes and a final exam that may require some short answer
writing.
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Benedictine University at Springfield Student Academic Honesty Policy
The search for truth and the dissemination of knowledge are the central missions of a university.
Benedictine University at Springfield pursues these missions in an environment guided by our Roman
Catholic tradition and our Benedictine heritage. Integrity and honesty are therefore expected of all
University students. Actions such as cheating, plagiarism, collusion, fabrication, forgery, falsification,
destruction, multiple submission, solicitation, and misrepresentation are violations of these expectations
and constitute unacceptable behavior in the University community.
Student’s Responsibility
Though there is no formal honor code at Benedictine University at Springfield, students are expected to
exhibit academic honesty at all times. Violations against academic honesty are always serious and may
result in sanctions that could have profound long-term effects. The final responsibility for understanding
the Academic Honesty Policy of the institution, as well as the specific policies for individual courses
normally found in syllabi, rests with students. If any doubt exists about what constitutes academic
dishonesty, students have the responsibility to talk to the faculty member. Students should expect the
members of their class to be academically honest. If students believe one or more members of the class
have been deceitful to gain academic advantage in the class, students should feel comfortable to approach
the faculty member of the course without prejudice.
Violations of the Academic Honesty Policy will be reported to the Office of the Dean of Academic
Affairs. Along with a verbal warning, the following are consequences a student may face for academic
dishonesty:
 a failing grade or “zero” for the assignment;
 dismissal from and a failing grade for the course; or
 dismissal from the Institution.
Textbook Issues
The syllabus is always available in advance of class, so buy the textbook in plenty of time for class.
Absolutely no extensions are given for late or missing textbooks.
Assignments, Quizzes and Make-up Work Policy
Students are expected to demonstrate professional level skills in all areas. There will be no late assignments
accepted, period. Students will turn in everything on time or will receive a zero for the assignment. There
will be no reasons, excused or otherwise, no expired passwords, no printer problems, no computer issues,
etc. For this class, there is zero tolerance for not turning in all assignments on time and for not being
prepared. Even excused absences must submit assignments on time via email.
Quizzes that are missed due to an excused absence must be made up in advance if the absence was prearranged. In emergency excused absences quizzes must be made up prior to the next class session or the
student will receive a zero.
Other
The instructor reserves the right to make changes to the syllabus and any course requirements as needed.
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VII.
MEANS OF EVALUATION
See the Topical
A Course Outline (Section VIII) for details on each assignment below. Note: assignments will
not be acceptable
i if late, others will not so review the assignment detail carefully.
A – 90% - 100%
B – 80% - 89.9%
C – 70% - 79.9%
D – 60% - 69.9%
F below 60%
Research articles (4@ 25 points each)
Quizzes (4 @ 25 points each)
HR Professional Interview
Job Description
Career Development Plan
Case Study
Final Exam (100 points)
Total
100
100
50
50
50
50
100
500
20%
20%
10%
10%
10%
10%
20%
100%
If a student believes that an error has been made in reporting a grade, an appeal must be made in writing to
the instructor and must be initiated within 60 calendar days after the end of the term for which the grade in
question was reported. The appeal should contain specific information about why it is believed the grade
reported is inaccurate. See the Student Handbook for details.
Add/Drop Dates
Please refer to the current Academic Calendar for add/drop dates.
Incomplete Request
To qualify for an “I” grade, a minimum of 75% of the course work must be completed with a passing
grade, and a student must submit a completed Request for an Incomplete form to the Registrar’s Office.
The form must be completed by both student and instructor, but it is the student’s responsibility (not the
instructor’s) to initiate this process and obtain the necessary signatures.
Student Withdrawal Procedure
It is the student’s responsibility to officially withdraw from a course by completing the appropriate form,
with appropriate signatures, and returning the completed form to the Advising Office. Please refer to the
Student Handbook for important financial information related to withdrawals.
VIII.
Week 1
TOPICAL COURSE OUTLINE
Topics & Chapters Covered
Work Due before Week 2
Introduction to Human Resource Management

Dessler Read Chapters 1, 3 and 14
Noe Read Chapters 1,2 and 3
 Buy textbook and read assignment prior to first
class
Topics Include:
Syllabus and Textbook Review
Managing Human Resources
Trends in Human Resource Management
Providing Equal Employment Opportunity and a Safe
Workplace
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Submit Interview with a
Human Resources
Professional to Drop Box
(See Item B. below)
Research on the internet a
HR related article from the
assigned reading and write a
summary of what you learned
be prepare to share in class.
Submit summary to Drop
Box
Take Quiz 1 in D2L
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Week 2
Topics & Chapters Covered
Work Due before Week 3
Getting Employees

Dessler Read Chapters 4, 5, 6 and 7
Noe Read Chapters 4,5 and 6
 Read assignment prior to class
 Be prepared to discuss how the recruitment and
selection process works in your organization
Week 3
Topics Include:
Analyzing Work and Designing Jobs
Planning for and Recruiting Human Resources
Selecting Employees and Placing Them in Jobs
Topics & Chapters Covered
Growing Employees
Dessler Read Chapters, 8, 9, 14 (some of ch. 14 will be
covered in week 1)
Noe Read 7,8 and 9
 Read assignment prior to class
 Be prepared to discuss training and
development in your organization
 Be prepared to discuss the performance
management system in your organization
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Work Due before Week 4
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Week 4
Submit Job Description to
Drop Box (See Item
C. below)
Research on the internet a
HR related article from the
assigned reading and write a
summary of what you learned
be prepare to share in class.
Submit summary to Drop
Box
Take Quiz 2 in D2L
Submit Complete the SelfEvaluation and a Career
Development Plan to Drop
Box (See Item D. Below)
Research on the internet a
HR related article from the
assigned reading and write a
summary of what you learned
be prepare to share in class.
Submit summary to Drop
Box
Take Quiz 3 in D2L
Topics Include:
Training Employees
Managing Employees’ Performance
Developing
Employees
for Future Success
Topics
& Chapters
Covered
Work Due before Week 5
Keeping Employees

Dessler Read Chapters, 11, 12 and 13
Noe Read Chapters 10, 11, 12 and 13
 Read assignment prior to class
 Be prepared to discuss what benefits motivate you
– how and why
 Be prepared to discuss pay plans and benefits used
in your organization
Topics Include:
Separating and Retaining Employees
Establishing a Pay Structure
Recognizing Employee Contributions with Pay
Providing Employee Benefits
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
Submit the Case Study to
Drop Box (See Item
E. Below)
Research on the internet a
HR related article from the
assigned reading and write a
summary of what you learned
be prepare to share in class.
Submit summary to Drop
Box
Take Quiz 4 in D2L
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Week 5
Topics & Chapters Covered
Special Topics
Work Due before end-ofday Sunday, May 25
 Take comprehensive
Final Exam in D2L
Dessler Read Chapters 2, 15 and 16
Noe Read Chapters 14, 15 and 16
 Read assignment prior to class
Topics Include:
Collective Bargaining and Labor Relations
Managing Human Resources Globally Creating
and Maintaining High-Performance
Organizations
Final Exam Review
A. Researchs articles (4@ 25 points each for a total of 100 points)
Research and ereport on an article of your choosing that is related to the weekly reading assignment. Incorporate
human resources
ve concepts and vocabulary into a 2 paragraph summary. Make sure to summary what you
il article and why it is relevant to the human resources field. Make sure to print out a copy of the
learned from the
article and be prepared to give a 2 minute informal speech about which article you selected.
B. Quizzes (4 @ 50 points each for a total of 100 points)
There will be a brief quiz given on D2L Weeks 1, 2, 3 and 4, due before the next class. These will be used
to verify student learning of the textbook, lecture, and discussion material. The questions will vary in value,
but total 50 points for each quiz. Questions may be true-false, multiple choice, short answer, or matching.
The quizzes are open book/notes/PowerPoint slides.
C. Human Resource Professional Interview (50 points)
The readings for Week 1 center on the roles and responsibilities of the Human Resource Professional.
Therefore it is suggested that the student read Week 1’s material prior to completing this assignment. To
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Organizational initiatives they are working on (their goals)
How they got into the HR field, including experience and education
How they coordinate with managers who perform HR functions,
Issues they see with diversity and globalization of employees an
Prepare a 100 - 500 word summary of the questions asked and the interviewee’s responses. The responses
do not need to be quoted exactly, but should be a paraphrased summary of what the interviewee said with
added insight from the student’s knowledge of the subject matter. The format is freeform for the
assignment. The grade will be based 20% on execution, 20% on style and organization, 10% on going
beyond the minimal questions, and 50% on the student’s understanding of course concepts as represented in
the questions asked and the resulting value solicited from the interviewee.
Complete your summary as a Word document and submit it in the Drop Box in our D2L by the end of
Week 1, due before the next class.
C. Job Description (50 points)
The readings for Week 2 center on getting the right employees in the needed positions within the
organization. Therefore it is suggested that the student read Week 2’s material prior to
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completing this assignment. Students should prepare a Job Description (see Figure 4.2, Sample Job
Description) that might be used to hire your replacement. Note: Please do not fill any salary information.
If the student has a formal job description, they may use it as a basis to start this project. However, what
the job description says is often not what the student may actually do, so modifications should be made
according to the example in the text. If the student does not have a job description now is their
opportunity to create one.
The document should be 100 - 500 words. The format need not match the text exactly, but it should have
the same information in a similarly logical format. The grade will be based 25% on execution, 25% of
organization and clarity, and 50% on content that expresses the student’s understanding of the course
material.
Complete your job description as a Word document and submit it in the Drop Box in our D2L by the end
of Week 2, due before the next class.
D. Self-Evaluation and Career Development Plan (50 points)
The readings for Week 3 center on growing the employees that have been hired by the organization. To
complete this assignment, you will need to (1) complete Figure 9.4, Sample Self-Assessment Exercise
and (2) design and complete a personal Career Development Plan (see sample Figure 9.5, Career
Development Plan). If you have a formal career development plan, use this as a basis to start this project.
However, this needs to evolve over time, so there should be modifications. If the company does not have
a Career Development Plan now is your opportunity to create one.
Please submit one Word document that includes: (1) One paragraph (100-200 words) summarizing what
you learned from the Self-Evaluation; and (2) your personal Career Development Plan. Submit it in the
Drop Box in our D2L by the end of Week 3, due before the next class.
E. Case Study (50 points)
The readings for Week 4 center on keeping employees in the organization, therefore reading those
materials prior to doing this assignment are recommended. To better understand the concepts for Week 4
concepts, select of one of the following case studies.
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Harris County Housing Authority’s Unsustainable Pay
Why Pay Is Growing Slowly at ProLawnPlus
Continuum Health Partners Link Pay to Costs, Quality of Care
How Wal-Mart Is Setting Pay at the Top…and Bottom
Airbus Benefits Aim for Topflight Performance
Are Phoenix Workers Overpaid?
Please prepare one Word document that includes: (1) a 200 - 300 word analysis of the case you selected
and (2) answers all the questions asked at the end of the case.
The grade will be based 25% on execution, 25% on style and organization, and 50% on your
understanding of course concepts as represented by your responses to the case questions. Remember, with
cases there is not always a right or wrong/black or white answer.
Complete your Case Study as a Word document and submit it in the Drop Box in our D2L by the end of
Week 4, due before the next class.
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F. Final Exam (100 points) Due before end-of-day Sunday, May 25
There will be a comprehensive final exam during Week 5 that will consist of approximately 50
multiple-choice, true-false, matching, short answer and essay questions of varying point value.
Exam material will come from the readings, discussions and lectures, focusing heavily on the
instructor’s PowerPoint slides. The final is open book/notes/PowerPoint slides. The exam will be
taken online in D2L and is 60 minutes.
IX.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)
Benedictine University at Springfield provides individuals with disabilities reasonable
accommodations to participate in educational programs, activities, and services. Students with
disabilities requiring accommodations to participate in campus-sponsored programs, activities,
and services, or to meet course requirements, should contact the Resource Center Director as
early as possible: springaccess@ben.edu or 217-717-9253.
X.
ASSESSMENT
Goals, objectives, and learning outcomes that will be assessed in the class are stated in this
syllabus in Sections IV and VI. Instructor will use background knowledge probes, one-minute
papers, reflective essays and/or other Classroom Assessment Techniques as deemed necessary
in order to provide continuous improvement of instruction.
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